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research Chemotherapy‐induced alopecia management: Clinical experience and practical advice

48 citations , February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This proposal reviews current knowledge and suggests actions for managing chemotherapy‐induced alopecia but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for evidence‐based guidelines.

Hair Shedding in Women: A Study on Frequency and Causes

research Hair shedding in women

August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

In this study, 30% of a diverse female sample reported experiencing what they perceived as excessive hair shedding, often beginning abruptly and without an attributable cause.

research Diagnosis and management of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Experience of the UK national diagnostic service, Sheffield

1 citations , March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics”

This retrospective study observed that patients with vascular EDS on long-term angiotensin II receptor blockers or beta-blockers experienced fewer vascular events compared to those without cardiac medication under similar lifestyle and emergency care advice.

research Clinical pearls in dermatology 2013

July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month”

The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.

research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

251 citations , October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

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community Joining clinical study for Clascoterone (Breezula)

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user considering joining a clinical study for Clascoterone (Breezula) after experiencing no results with topical finasteride and minoxidil, and side effects from oral finasteride. The user is seeking advice on clinical study participation and experiences.

community Could coffee contribute to hair loss?

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Coffee may negatively impact hair health due to its vasoconstrictor effects, potential to increase DHT, and interference with nutrient absorption. There is no strong clinical evidence linking caffeine to hair loss or regrowth in humans, but moderation is advised.

community Need some advice on Hair Transplant

4 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation is about planning a hair transplant in Turkey, with advice on choosing clinics and doctors, focusing on factors like doctor involvement, clinic reputation, and realistic graft limits per session. Users recommend not exceeding 4000 grafts per session to avoid donor area damage and suggest considering two separate procedures for better graft survival.

community Why I’d advise my teenage son to take propecia (opinion)

5 upvotes 5 years ago

The post argues for teenage use of finasteride to prevent hair loss, citing minimal side effects and personal success. Replies criticize the advice, highlighting potential developmental risks and questioning the safety of finasteride for teenagers.

community This board is flooded with bad advice

100 upvotes 5 days ago

Patience and consistency are crucial in hair loss treatment, as results take time and frequent changes can worsen shedding. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and hair systems.

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learn Fluridil

Is Fluridil only for men with androgenetic alopecia, or can women use it too? The only published clinical study of fluridil enrolled 43 men, so its use in women is untested rather than established; women considering it should talk to a doctor, and it is not advised in pregnancy or breastfeeding because no reproductive-safety data exists.

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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learn KY19382

Are there clinical studies showing that KY19382 can regrow hair in androgenic alopecia? No clinical studies have proven KY19382 regrows hair in androgenic alopecia.

learn SCUBE3

What do clinical trials say about the safety and effectiveness of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth? No clinical trial of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov or published, so there is no human safety or effectiveness data. The evidence is limited to one 2022 laboratory and mouse study reporting that SCUBE3 activates hair follicle stem cells through TGF-beta signalling.

learn Follistatin

Are there any clinical studies supporting follistatin as a hair loss treatment? There is no controlled human trial showing follistatin treats hair loss; the published work is mouse and laboratory biology on the activin/follistatin signalling system, plus one small 2011 phase 1 injection study of a combination product, so follistatin remains experimental and unapproved.

learn Tofacitinib

What types of hair loss conditions are most commonly associated with tofacitinib use in clinical settings? Published studies link tofacitinib mainly to alopecia areata and its severe variants — as an off-label drug being studied for them, not as a cause of hair loss. The evidence is mostly small, open-label or retrospective, and relapse after stopping is commonly reported.

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